There is no law against taking a 50-mile round trip to go shopping, if you're going out to buy essential food and medicines. That doesn't mean you should, and, indeed, it could even be foolish and irresponsible, but it's important to note there's no law against it. The police can only enforce the law, not guidance notes from ministers. It's a fundamental principle of the legal system of England and Wales that a person is allowed to do as they please as long as they don't break the law.

James Ruffell and his Ministry of Silly Walks Signs. James put up a Ministry of Silly Walks sign to encourage people to do a silly walk when they go past his house. The idea is based on a scene from the Monty Python movie. High Street, Sonning. James Ruffell